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Apcoflex® N285 is a cold polymerized co-polymer of acrylonitrile and butadiene. It contains non-staining antioxidant.

Polymer Name: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR)

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

End Uses: Hoses

Features: Cold Polymerized, Medium Viscosity

Synonyms: 1,3-Butadiene-acrylonitrile copolymer, 1,3-Butadiene-acrylonitrile polymer, Acrylonitrile-1,3-butadiene copolymer, Acrylonitrile-1,3-butadiene polymer, Acrylonitrile-butadiene copolymer, Acrylonitrile-butadiene polymer, Acrylonitrile-butadiene resin, Butadiene-acrylonitrile copolymer, Butadiene-acrylonitrile polymer, Poly(acrylonitrile-butadiene), Poly(butadiene-acrylonitrile)

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Additives Included
Chemical Family
CAS No.
9003-18-3
EC No.
618-357-1
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Applications

Apcoflex® N285 is an medium viscosity grade and is intended to be used in applications where the requirement for flexibility at sub-freezing temperatures is greater than that can be achieved with medium ACN (33%) grades such as N745. It finds extensive applications in Hoses, Profiles, molded Rubber goods for automotive and industrial applications

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volatile MatterMax. 0.7 %
Mooney Viscosity, ML 1+4 at 100°C, MU40 - 55
Ash ContentMax. 1.0%
Bound Acrylonitrile26 – 30%

Safety & Health

Safety and Handling

Apcoflex® N285 may contain traces of residual monomers, which may be released during processing at high temperatures. Therefore adequate ventilation should be employed in the processing areas.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging

These bales are wrapped in plastic films and packed in woven sacks.

Appx.Dimensions (in):

  • 28x14x5.5 (when packed) for 25 kg
  • 28x14x7.0 (when packed) for 35 kg
  • Weight, kg 35 kg net (when packed)

Recommended to store in original packaging, away from direct sources of heat and sunlight. These bales will have a minimum of 24 months shelf-life under good storage practices.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 months